Reborn From Oblivion by Christia Muray

Chapter 31

Nathan stumbled out, breathless. "What's going on?"

Nellie's eyes were red, tears threatening to spill over as her shoulders shook with anger. "I can't believe you faked being sick just to skip school. Don't you know that nothing beats the value of education? If you don't want to be pushed around in the future, you need to hit the books hard!" Nathan immediately backed down, his usually confident eyes now downcast. "I'm sorry."

Nellie's voice was filled with sorrow as she said, "Nathan, I'm here to shield you from life's storms. But remember, the world is vast, and not every storm can be avoided by leaning on someone else. Think about what you've done."

She grabbed her backpack, huffing as she slammed the door on her way out.

Nathan pouted, muttering to himself, "What a temper, huh?"

When the door creaked open again, Nathan couldn't help but grin. 'I knew she had a soft spot for me.'

Then, a pair of shiny black leather shoes stepped into the room, causing Nathan's heart to sink. Suddenly, he leaped off the bed, sprinting to the window. Pulling back the sheer curtain, he watched as Nellie's delicate figure slowly faded into the distance.

his gaze, Nellie turned around. Nathan waved gently, pushing aside the curtain

dissolved at his innocent smile. She called to him, "Nathan, I'll make your favorite fried chicken

meals for

and gentle look and

open, and a stern middle-aged man strode in. Standing

curtains, nodding

tossed a thick envelope at Nathan, who didn't need to

sent by Kristina? Are

raised an eyebrow. "You're pretty sharp. You've

at him. Its seemingly light weight landed with surprising force, slicing into the

pulling out all the stops and sending you all this way

Dawson said if you cooperate and change your story, you can name your price," the man stated, confident Nathan would take the bait. After all, who could resist Mrs. Dawson's